Environmental Engineer

ATR International; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer to oversee multimedia environmental programs ensuring compliance with BAAQMD permits, RCRA/CUPA hazardous waste, NPDES stormwater, and groundwater.

The role requires CIH expertise to mitigate workplace hazards, with 10+ years in environmental consulting or industry, and ability to travel to Bay Area offices. Bachelor's or higher in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S./M.S. in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or similar.
• CIH certification desired to be obtained within 12 months.
• P.E. certification desirable; HAZWOPER training within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead BAAQMD permitting and rules compliance for facility operations.
• Track, document, and report toxic air contaminants and criteria pollutants.
• Prepare Annual Emissions Reports (AER) and Health Risk Assessments (HRA).
• Develop Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs), EPCRA reporting, SPCC plans.
• Oversee subsurface investigations and groundwater monitoring programs.
• Lead SWPPP implementation, monitoring, and annual reporting.
• Manage industrial discharge permits and evaluate BMPs to prevent pollution.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Air permitting

Groundwater monitoring

Hazardous waste management

Environmental health & safety

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification

P.E. certification

HAZWOPER training

Job description

A Senior Environmental Engineer oversees multimedia environmental programs, ensuring compliance with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) permits, RCRA/CUPA hazardous waste, NPDES stormwater, and groundwater. The position demands Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) expertise to mitigate workplace hazards.

Core Responsibilities

Air Quality & Permitting (BAAQMD Focus)

• Lead BAAQMD permitting and rules compliance for facility operations.
• Direct the tracking, documentation, and reporting of toxic air contaminants and criteria pollutants.
• Prepare and submit Annual Emissions Reports (AER), and Health Risk Assessments (HRA).
• Develop and maintain Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBPs), EPCRA reporting, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans.
• Provide oversight on subsurface investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, and corrective action/remediation technologies.
• Lead Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation, monitoring, and annual reporting.
• Manage industrial discharge permits and evaluate Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent pollution in surface runoff.
• stakeholders.
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive environmental consulting or industry experience
• Experience with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) air permitting and site remediation.
• Ability to travel to bay area offices as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. certification is highly desirable.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation required to be obtained in 12 months of hire.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training required to be obtained in 12 months of hire

Job Description Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for activities related to monitoring, administering, evaluating and coordinating firm environmental, safety and health programs to enhance safe workplace and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.

Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead). Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.